Mental Health in Policing with Judge J.C. Love and Millbrook Chief P.K. Johnson along with special guest hosts Elmore Autauga News Editor Sarah Stephens and co host Regional Reporter Ashley Bowerman| CrimeStoppers Central Alabama | Episode 8

In this episode the Central Alabama Crimes Stoppers looks into a recent homicide in the City of Montgomery, AL, specifically affecting the Spanish speaking community. 

The investigation into the case of Abimael Zunun and the problems  surrounding serving marginalized minorities with language barriers. 

Between CrimeStoppers Director Tony Garrett, Regional News Reporter Jerome Jones, and Spanish Interpreter Felix Montelara options and possible solutions are discussed to better serve the community at large by the CrimeStoppers contributing and providing the police department access to resources in order to help solve crimes and hopefully assist and the arrest of the murderer in the Abimael Zunun case. 

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers' Andre Mitchell On Training Outreach For Alabama's Police Departments. 

COLD CASE INVESTIGATION

Victim: Edwin Earl Cosby

237 N. Jackson Avenue

Rutledge, AL

Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office 

334-335-6568

The family of a Crenshaw County man continue their search for answers 5 years after his death. Edwin Earl Cosby was murdered in June 2016.

On June 14, 2016, 78-year-old Edwin Earl Cosby was found deceased at his body shop located at 237 N. Jackson Avenue in Rutledge, AL.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that Mr. Cosby was murdered.  Mr. Cosby was last seen alive Monday afternoon around 3:30 pm at a store in town. His son, Brent Cosby, found his body around 7:30 pm Monday night in his office.

A reward of $20,000 is being offered for the arrest and conviction of all persons responsible for the death of Edwin Earl Cosby. The Cosby Family is offering $10,000 and the State of Alabama’s

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on May 19, 2017 offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) found guilty of his death.  Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,0000 reward to be paid within 30 days of arrest.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!

If you need to stay anonymous call CrimeStoppers.

We don’t need your information, Just theirs!

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Join Jerome Jones and Tony Garrett as they talk Cold Cases with Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey and Victim Support with Heart of God Ministries Pastor Reginald Simpkins. 

This episode is for you who may have information on a crime but do not know what to expect when contacting CrimeStoppers in central Alabama.  Maybe you don't know that we have an app or an 800 number for us to talk you anonymously.  Jerome Jones and Britani Williams ask CrimeStopper's Director Tony Garrett how criminals are taken off our streets through the Crime Fighting program.  Join us and learn how the program works.

On Sunday, June 28, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 5900 Block of Oakleigh Road regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Keshon Gardner and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Detectives later discovered that the vehicle used during the Murder of Garden is a newer white model Ford Fusion with dark tinted windows. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistances from the public for any information regarding the Murder of Keshon Gardner.

Montgomery Police Department and Fire Medics responded to the 600 block of Mildred Street on Friday, Mar. 1, 2019 at